Dear Dr. Fritz,
I hope you are doing great. I am writing to you because I got a yeast infection. My doctor told me so. I was prescribed some antifungal medication. But, I just wanted to ask if there are home remedies available for yeast infections. If you know of some, please let me know.
Thanks and more power.
Mildew Kitten
Dear Mildew Kitten,
Yes. We have a list of home remedies you can try for yeast infections. But, the most effective treatment is a dedicated course of antifungal medications. So, I hope you get your doctor’s prescription first. Anyways, here are some of the home remedies you requested.
1. Probiotics
These are live bacteria that can help support the natural bacteria population in and on your body. This keeps yeast infections from having their heyday.
2. Yogurt
This is another source of probiotics. You have to eat them and not apply them if you want this to work.
3. Saltwater rinses
Rinse the area with saltwater gently. Do this by mixing a half teaspoon of salt in a cup of water. For oral thrush, gently swish the mixture around your mouth for about a minute. And for other areas of the body, you can soak the infected area with the saltwater mixture for several minutes. Rinse thoroughly afterward.
4. Coconut Oil
Apply a gently thin layer of coconut oil to the affected area. This may not only help kill some of the yeast but it may also soothe inflamed, irritated, and dry skin.
Opps! We are out of space for now. Let’s finish this next time. Until then!
Dr. Fritz
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